Case Study
Heritage Property Conversion into Luxury Hotel
Sector
- Heritage
Service
- 3D Laser Scanning & As Built Model & Drawing
Location
- India, Uttar Pradesh
Client Profile
Project Management Consultant
Tools & Technologies Used
- FARO Focus Laser Scanner
- FARO SCENE
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- ReCap
Project Impact
2,545 scans registered in 3 days at 2.5 mm accuracy
As-built drawings in 25 days + LOD 300 BIM in 20 days
Orthophotos enabled accurate mapping of cracks, defects & damage
Business Requirement
The client required conversion of a 26,000 sq.m heritage structure into a hotel. Condition mapping, structural strengthening, and renovation planning called for accurate as-built drawings and BIM modeling at LOD 300.
Proposed Solution
3D laser scanning was carried out across the entire 26,000 sq.m structure, capturing 2,545 scans processed and registered within 3 days at 2.5mm accuracy. Photogrammetry was also conducted to generate orthophotos of each section and elevation, enabling the conservation architect to accurately measure cracks, defects, and damage on site. As-built drawings were completed in 25 days, followed by BIM modeling in LOD 300 over 20 days using a team of 3 BIM engineers.
Challenges Faced
Poor lighting conditions across the large structure and constant human movement on site added complexity to the scanning process, requiring careful planning to maintain data accuracy.
Outcome
Delivery of precise as-built drawings and an LOD 300 BIM model, giving the client a reliable foundation to plan structural strengthening and execute the heritage-to-hotel conversion.